Great Trials in History

the saga of Clarence Darrow reaches its conclusion.

Famed lawyer Clarence Darrow faces a trial by his peers in Los Angeles  California with both his own freedom and career on the line.

He was , and still is, the most famous lawyer in American history. His great and long career was almost ended in ignominious fashion in a Los Angeles courtroom in 1912 , long before the most famous of his trials. Hear the true story of these events in this episode

 In 1925,Colonel Billy Mitchell was court-martialled by the U.S. Army for criticizing in harsh terms the leadership of the Army and Navy  for their failure to recognize that the future of warfare was going to depend on airpower. In this episode you will learn the true story of what happened.

We reach the end of this tragic case arising out of the great satanic panic of the 1980s. Peggy McMartin Buckey and her son Ray Buckey finally get to face their accusers.

The most amazing criminal case in many years occurred in a small coastal community in California in 1983. It should never be forgotten!

The notorious Kidd returns to London and faces the charge of piracy.

The voyage of Kidd to the Indian Ocean seeking pirates and French prizes continues. Kidd deals with a hostile government, mutinous sailors and other challenges in an attempt to fulfill his commission.

The saga of the most notorious pirate in history continues as he and his ship become known as the scourge of the seven seas. Was he in fact the villain he was reputed to be ? Hear the true story.

The most famous pirate in history , known throughout the world for his attacks on ships of all nations, was tried,convicted and hanged for his crimes. But was he truly guilty ? In this episode you will learn the real story of this larger than life figure.

The conclusion of the case in which the silent film star was charged with the death of actress Virginia Rappe.

Silent film star Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle faces a jury of his peers as a result of the death young actress Virginia Rappe. Both his freedom and Career are at risk.

Silent film star Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle faces a jury of his peers as a result of the death young actress Virginia Rappe. Both his freedom and Career are at risk.

He was a larger than life star in the silent era who largely fell off the screens of American theaters because of the death of a young actress at a party he hosted. Learn what really happened.

The trial itself occurs and showcases Abe Lincoln's brilliance as an orator, as well as his ability to speak to the common man.

In 1859, Abe Lincoln acted as defense counsel in the trial of Quinn Harrison, charged with the murder of Greek Crafton in Springfield Illinois. This is the story of that trial

One of the Landmark decisions in the ongoing effort to ensure a fair trial for all defendants is talked about in this episode. we will also examine the real world application of its principles.

Hear later discover facts and final thoughts regarding this still controversial case.

The trial of the accused men reaches its climax and the story continues to irs conclusion.

Continues the story of two Italian immigrants charged with robbery and murder in 1930 Massachusetts.

In the aftermath of WWI two Italian immigrants with ties to the anarchist movement were charged with robbery and murder in a Massachusetts court in 1920. The case became known world wide when both men were sentenced to death. This is the story of those men and their trial.

Religious liberty and the power of the government collide head on in this case from Restoration England.

The story continues as the Sweet case goes to trial. An all white, all male jury sits in judgment over the eleven Black defendants as Clarence Darrow struggles to have justice prevail.

The story of prosecution of 11 black people for a death occurring while defending themselves from a racist mob in 1925 Detroit continues.

In a courtroom in Detroit in 1925, ten black men and one black woman were on trial for murder. They were charged with the shooting death of a member of a mob of angry white people who were trying to drive them out of a house in a white neighborhood. Racism in the northern cities  ( and in particular racial bias in policing and the justice system ) are at the core of this important case.